Audi A4 Avant (1996 - 2001) 1.9 TDi SE (110ps) 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i dont think the car says much about me, except i have choosen a car with exceptional build quality, and even at just under 148 thousand miles, drives like a dream
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
could'nt believe a got as nice of a car as i did for the price that i paid. Green with envy springs to mind with a few of my family member
Would you buy this car again and why?
without hesitation. when i first purchased my audi, i was searching the local audi website and somehow i ended up registering myself as an audi owner, and within a few weeks i have a membership form land on my door mat from them offering me to join this group FREE OF CHARGE. In return i will get FREE MOTS for the LIFE of my audi, 10% of parts, and 30% of services and labour charges, also for the life of my car. And they're true to their word. i have had one free mot (it passed) and discounted parts
What are you likely to buy next?
TT cab
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,665
When did you buy the car?
January 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
i got an excellent deal, they replaced the non-working audi stereo with like for like new one, i also got 4 audi floormats, plus a full tank of fuel and a years tax.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
quality of vehicle
What was the dealer like?
the salesmen were extremely helpful, i only had to wait 2 days between signing the forms and collecting
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
i regulary say that i drive 'an armchair' as it is that comfortable. Not long after i bought it we travelled to wales for hols, 8 hour journey and no sign of backache. Wonderful. 10 out of 10
What's it like to park?
suprisingly easy. good vision all round car, the ability to highten seats (even for a shorty like me at 5"2'.) to get a accurate view. I believe it is easier to pak than the corsa, which was my last car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
rear wiper motor stopped raining when it rained, but worked in the dry warm weather. Replacement motor £70 from local audi parts dept. Heater motor only works intermittently, seems to work on longer journeys
What's most practical about your car?
the space, comfort, practicality and style
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the ability to open and close front two windows and sunroof just by holding the key (at angel) in door lock for 2 seconds when opening or clocking car
